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PhD of Occupational Therapy in Accelerated
Dominican University of California
- San Rafael, United States
- 5.5 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A 5.5-year route from a Dominican bachelor into the OTD, with fieldwork and a doctoral capstone.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain and apply fundamental concepts in Doctor of Occupational Therapy in Accelerated. Analyze discipline-specific problems using suitable methods and tools. Communicate findings and demonstrate skills relevant to health sciences.
Career outcomes
- Occupational therapist (OTR after NBCOT exam) in hospitals
- clinics
- schools
- business
- industry and community settings
Curriculum
- 124 undergraduate units (minimum) plus 69 graduate units over about 66 months. Recommended courses: Occupation and Others
- Occupation and Community
- Occupation as Therapy. Fieldwork with 200+ partners
- doctoral capstone projects and international experiences
- mainly in the second and third summers. Candidacy status with ACOTE.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree with occupational therapy prerequisites
- OTCAS application and interview
- Foreign degrees need credential evaluation
- English proof as on the international admissions page.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree with occupational therapy prerequisites (programme-specific requirements not read); foreign degrees need credential evaluation
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 80
- IELTS 6.5
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 105
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Previous degree certificate
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of purpose
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Doctor of Occupational Therapy in Accelerated admission requirements at Dominican University of California. Prepare previous degree certificates and academic transcripts. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $47,451 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | San Rafael Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Health and Natural Sciences |
| Department | Occupational Therapy |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 69 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
214 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 5.5 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $47,451 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $23,353 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 105, IELTS Academic 6.5.